Colourfully FUN costumes and personalised gifts, handmade by me... for YOU! Hi, I'm Siân! I lovingly create each item by hand, to the highest quality.
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I create colourfully fun costumes and gifts to unleash individuality and set imaginations free. My items are truly unique, custom-created just for YOU!
❤️💙 NEW FABRIC ALERT 💚💛 Introducing this fabulous new building brick print to my bestselling drawstring play-mat options.
Playing on, and tidying away, couldn’t be simpler! Helping you to start the new year, with a clutter-free play space 👌.
Now available online: https://www.robinsbobbins.co.uk/product-page/play-and-go-toy-storage-bag
🌟 GUILDFORD CATHEDRAL - TODAY 🌟 10-4
Join me - its set to be a super-festive market. Here’s to all the Christmas emojis… 🎄🎅🏻🎁🌟🎉💥🥂
⭐️ BESTIE SELLER ⭐️ It’s a great position to be in, but I’m struggling to keep up with making these beauties at the moment! I’ve at least 15 to create for customers tomorrow as I type!
Perhaps they’re so popular because they are:
• waterproof lined
• machine washable
• personalised to your choice of wording
•available in 3 sizes
• available in over 25 fabric options
• available in a drawstring or rucksack option with either white or rainbow coloured cord
One of my most recent reviews states ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Gorgeous bag. Exactly as described and arrived quickly. Thank you.” - that just sums them up really! 🤩
🌟DORKING HALLS CHRISTMAS MARKET🌟 Join me, and a vibrant selection of fellow Surrey-based businesses, from 11-4 for the Christmas market at the
🌟 TODAY - CHICHESTER🌟 Come down to the Westgate Leisure Centre in Chichester. I’ll be here from 9am - 2pm as part of the Indoor Christmas Market.
(And mega big pat on the back for me making it the 66 miles here and setting up in time!)
👋 WELL, HELLO THERE! 👋 It’s been bloomin’ ages since I showed my face, so thought it was about time to say “Hello” again to you all!
• I’m Siân, and have been running my business for 9 years now (as of last week!)
• I also teach piano to both children and adults, and, as from January, will be back in the saddle as a classroom music teacher… this time at our local junior school.
• I have a music degree and grade 8 piano and clarinet
• As an adult, I taught myself Spanish, and took a GCSE with my fellow students, being awarded an A* (that was in the day before number grading!)
• I run a local litter picking group for our area
• I have three awesome boys, aged 12, 9 and 6, and they are my world
• I have been with my husband for over 26 years - wow, that’s more than a quarter century!
• I live with both ADHD and ASD - I believe there’s a fancy term if you have both, called AUDHD!
• I love both glitter and colour, so these headbands are just the ticket!
So, how about you? Is there anything above you didn’t know about me before? And, would you be willing to share a fact with me about yourself?…
🎈NINE YEARS 🎈 Eek, nine years in, this is actually feeling quite mega. Happy birthday to my business baby, Robin’s Bobbins.
I am truly grateful for all the joy my business brings me. It may be one of 3 jobs for me now (in addition to 3 kids!) but I couldn’t be prouder of everything I create, the regular orders I receive from my wonderful customers, and the smiles my items bring.
Thank you for all your continued support; you are all awesome! 🙏
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “The best gift I have ever given!”
I was so delighted to find this truly awesome review on my Etsy store just now. It’s with reference to my adult sized full name superhero cape sets, but the children’s sets are just as special!
With Christmas just around the corner, why don’t you gift the best gift you’re ever given with a Robin’s Bobbins custom-made, personalised cape set?…
🎃 HALLOWEEN TREATS 🎃
Sharing the ultimate Halloween accessory - polymer clay disc bead, spook-themed bracelets.
👻 Only £5 each - or 4 FOR THE PRICE OF 3 - these cute wrist bands bring all the treats without a trick in sight! 👻
My Etsy shop may be closed whilst I catch up on orders (so grateful to be so busy), but my website remains open where these beauties can be snapped up while stocks last.
Time to get your spook on! 💨…
https://www.robinsbobbins.co.uk/product-page/halloween-disc-bead-bracelet-4-for-the-price-of-3
🐟 CHALLENGE COMPLETE! 🐟
I’ve had the desire to create a fish costume for a good while now - but had no idea where to start! Well, after a bit of experimenting, I think I’ve done myself justice…
Introducing my new CLOWN FISH and GOLDFISH costumes:
🧡 Available with a tabard, mask, arm and leg cuffs
🤍 Finished beautifully with sparkly gold/silver which catches the light beautifully
🧡 Child - adult sizes available
🤍CE and UKCA safety tested
🧡 Available in other colours too, should you wish!
🤍 find them on my website, Etsy and stores now!
https://www.robinsbobbins.co.uk/all-products
🧡 OCTOBER 🧡
With the most SPOOKTACULAR month now upon us, I thought it about time to share with you my seasonal Halloween bracelets…
🖤 They’re on offer with 4 FOR THE PRICE OF 3, bringing all the treats, without a trick in sight! 🖤
Each bracelet is hand spun with vibrant Autumnal colours and finished off with a super spooky Halloween themed bead. I’ve only made a limited edition run of them so head over to my website, Etsy or stores while stocks last!…
https://www.robinsbobbins.co.uk/product-page/halloween-disc-bead-bracelet-4-for-the-price-of-3
🦚 PEACOCK 🦚 Sharing with you my peacock in all its resplendent glory! I adore the additional gold feathers - for that extra added flair and sparkle ✨….
https://www.robinsbobbins.co.uk/product-page/peacock-costume
🩵 PERSONALISED BRACELETS 🩵 These gorgeous disc bead bracelets are now available with personalisation. Choose from a wide range of size options and virtually any colour combination. Shown here is the “multicolour” mix…
https://www.robinsbobbins.co.uk/product-page/personalised-disc-bead-bracelet-necklace
❤️ COLOUR LOVERS - UNITE ❤️
When all the colours come together, what’s not to love?! These gorgeously luminescent miracle beads are available in your choice of around 15 colours and any size - from child to adult.
Each one is completed with a coordinating heart: I KNOW - how cute?!
https://www.robinsbobbins.co.uk/product-page/miracle-bead-bracelet-with-heart
⭐️ BAG TAGS ⭐️
Back to school is a great opportunity to pop up that school bag!
My huge range of personalised key-rings also help to ease those back to school confidence wobbles. Find them on my website now…
https://www.robinsbobbins.co.uk/teacher-back-to-school-gifts
⭐️ HEISHI HEAVEN ⭐️ Adding colour to your wrist, neck or ankle, these heishi disc beads are just so versatile.
Whether you’re wanting to hold on to showing off that summer tan, or expressing yourself with autumnal tones, each elasticated band is hand-spun to your chosen colour blend and to the length of your choice.
Shop them on my website, Etsy or stores NOW ⭐️!
WEBSITE RE-OPEN My website and stores are now re-open following the summer holidays.
With back to school just a few days away, it is the perfect opportunity to share with you my waterproof lined drawstring bags. They’re so great for keeping PE kits, swim gear and spare clothes safe and, with a choice of around 20 fabric options, they’re super easy for children and teachers to locate!
Shown here are some of the most popular fabrics customers are currently choosing. To see the full range, head over to my website…
Www.robinsbobbins.Co.uk
✨ NEW ✨
I have another new product to share with you… illusion bead bracelets.
These miracle beads are just so clever as, they catch the light brilliantly, giving the illusion that they are actually lit up!
I have lots of designs on offer - from rainbow bands to letter, heart and full name options but, to keep those beach vibes going, I’ll just leave these beauties with you to swoon over this morning!
My website will be reopening in just over a week’s time but, until then, you can find them in my Etsy store https://www.etsy.com/listing/1516526368/trio-of-mirror-bead-bracelets-choose
NEW ADDITIONS 🐿️ 🐇 🦡
I wanted to share with you the collection of new animal costumes I created for Museum’s exhibition, celebrating 30 years of Julia Donalson and Axel Scheffler. All are now available to purchase online.
Shown in order are:
SQUIRREL
RABBIT (Grey)
BADGER
MOLE
RABBIT (Brown)
All are CE and UKCA safety tested, available as a full costume of tabard, mask and claws, and are custom-made in all sizes from child - adult.
My favourite just has to be the Squirrel (isn’t that bushy tail just SO cute?!) but I’d love to hear who you like best…
JOIN ME TOMORROW at the in Dorking for the Family Fun Day from 11-4.
A free day of fun for all the family. I’ll be there with my wares. I set up a dummy-run of my stall in my garden Thai afternoon to show you what Will be on offer:
• Personalised superhero capes - while-u-wait
• Birthday age and letter badges
• heishi disc bead necklaces, anklets and bracelets
• miracle bead bracelets*
• magic wands*
• Superhero flash ear studs*
• drawstring play mats
• keyrings
*these items are so new that they haven’t even been added to my online stores yet!
Please do come down if you are nearby and be sure to say hi!
🎒SCHOOL READY 🎒
Shown here is another NEW product now available in the Robin’s Bobbins range - mini vegan leather personalised bag tags:
• Handsewn from your choice of gold or silver vegan leather and the backing felt colour of your choice.
• Personalised with any name in eco vinyl from your choice of over 20 colours
• cute sized - 6x4cm is just the perfect size for holding sets of keys or looking rather swag on bags of all sizes.
You can find them in my Etsy store (and on my website and stores at the end of august when they reopen after the school holidays): https://www.etsy.com/listing/1532067481/sustainable-bag-tag-personalised-vegan
What a great way to start back to school with a BANG 💥…
💥 THANK YOU, LOWRY MUSEUM 💥
Today we visited the fabulous museum in Manchester, where a selection of my animal costumes are being incorporated in to their wonderful Julia Donaldson and 30 year celebration exhibition.
It was such a delight to see my costumes being enjoyed by so many children. The exhibition continues until January so, if you are local to the area, please do take a visit there - you won’t be disappointed…
🛍️ JOIN ME THIS SUNDAY 🛍️
I am excited to be taking part by bringing my wares to the Family Fun Day at the this Sunday from 11am - 4pm.
The day is set to be a friendly, creative and unique Pop-Up Shopping experience, perfect to add to your visit to Denbies Vineyard set in the beautiful Surrey countryside.
I will be personalising my satin superhero capes while-u-wait and selling a truly colourful selection of my items (including my new heishi bead bracelets and necklaces) - for both children and adults - to ensure that the family fun keeps going all day long!
Specially chosen creatives, makers and small business owners offering fashion, beauty, jewellery, food and drink and gifts ideal for you or the home in The Garden Room.
The Family Fun will take place in The Ranmore with free activities for everyone to get creative with art, crafts, drawing, making plus storytelling and creative woodwork movement that brings fun, hope and memorable moments to children & their families
The market can be found on the ground floor rooms. Wheelchair accessible with disabled spaces close to the main entrance on the right as you drive in.
Parking and Entry free. I would love to see you there! 👋
You can find out more about Curated by Dapper and Suave’s fabulous events here: www.dapperandsuave.uk/curated-by
✨ NEW IN STORE ✨
Introducing just one of the new products heading your way (watch this space for more over the next few weeks!).
These heishi disc beads scream ☀️ SUMMER VIBES ☀️ and have just hit my Etsy store:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1530852488/heishi-disc-bead-bracelets-anklets-and
• Available in various lengths: bracelet/ anklet / necklace - child / adult
• choose from one of 9 colour combinations
• elasticated thread for maximum adjustability and comfort
• each band is hand-spun by myself using polymer clay disc beads, ensuring a unique arrangement of colour shades in each piece.
• find them in my Etsy now (and on my website and stores at the end of August.
• my dispatch time is quoted on Etsy as 1-2 weeks due to the school holidays but, if ordering these only, dispatch time will be much quicker - only a few days.
Long live the Summer! ☀️
🏝️ BEACH VIBES 🏝️
Well, hello there! I hope the Summer is treating you well. Sorry to have been a bit absent on the socials this year; I’ll be honest in saying that they weren’t bringing me much joy, so I have stepped away from them rather. However, I am pleased to say that both myself and Robin’s Bobbins are keeping really well.
We have just returned from a fabulous time in the Algarve, Portugal. If you haven’t been, this region of Portugal - with its endless sunshine, plethora of unspoilt beaches, and cooling sea breeze - is such a gem. We were staying just a few minutes walk from several beaches so, each morning, I treated myself to a mindful walk along the seafront, soaking in the sea air, lapping waves and white sand 🏝️ 🌊 ☀️.
Whilst having the beach all to myself, I couldn’t resist a spot of product photography! Shown here are some new products I have been working on, and wearing throughout my Summer: polymer clay disc bead bracelets, necklaces and anklets. They scream BEACH VIBES, and I just love both making AND wearing them. Available in a range of colour ways, sizes (for both children and adults - of course!), I hope to add them to my Etsy store (and website and NOTHS when they reopen at the end of the holidays) in the next day or so.
If you see this post, please do give me a wave and I would love to know what you think of them…
UPDATE: now available to buy here https://www.etsy.com/listing/1530852488/heishi-disc-bead-bracelets-anklets-and
🧡 10,000 - SO CLOSE 🧡 I’ve just looked on my Etsy store and have seen that I am only 10 sales off 10,000. It’s taken a long while to make last few hundred (cost of living crisis having a MAJOR impact on my sales) so I am simply itching to reach this amazing milestone.
Might you help me? Please do head over to my Etsy shop for a nosey - https://www.etsy.com/shop/RobinsBobbinsGifts - and share with anyone who you think may be interested. I’d be ever so grateful 🙏
Also, when I do reach the BIG 10K, I’d love to thank you all with your Robin’s Bobbins support. I’m open to suggestions on how to celebrate - what would you like to see?
🌈 EVEN MORE COLOUR 🌈 In an effort to cram even more colour into my items, I am thrilled to share with you that my best selling, waterproof-lined bags, are now available with a rainbow cord finish. Ooh, yes please! 🌈
https://www.robinsbobbins.co.uk/product-page/personalised-swim-bag-with-rainbow-cord-waterproof-lined-and-machine-washable
💥 MARKETS ALIVE 💥 I had a great day at a local fair today. It was in honour of 38 cyclists (all parents and teachers from my sons’ school) cycling either 50/75 miles … in this heat?! I know! 🥵 🚴♀️ 💨.
Please scroll along to see the cyclist participant badges I created for all who took part. They all did so well and I was so grateful to be able to award each cyclist with one! 🏅 ⭐️ 🚲.
🌈NEW🌈 After the most amazing response to my new rainbow pin badges, which I posted on my stories yesterday, I am thrilled to announce that they are now available to buy on my website:
https://www.robinsbobbins.co.uk/product-page/rainbow-letter-pin-badge
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💥 MARKET UPDATE 💥 I am thrilled to be taking part in the following Christmas Markets this season. Please do come along and say ‘hello’ if you are in the area: 🔴 Sunday 19th November - Westgate Leisure Centre, Chichester PO19 1RJ, 9am-2pm - hosted by @funyardevents 🟢 Sunday 26th November - Dorking Halls RH4 1SG, 11am-4pm - hosted by @curatedbydapperandsuave 🟠 Saturday 2nd December - Guildford Cathedral GU2 7UP, 10am-4pm - hosted by @etsyguildford #christmasmarkets #christmasmarket #funyardevents #chichesterchristmas #chichesterchristmasmarket #etsyguildford #guildfordchristmas #curatedbydapperandsuave #dorkinghalls #guildfordcathedral #westgateleisurecentre #shopsmallthischristmas #pedddleuk #christmasshopping #surreyevents #sussexevents
🎃 GET YOUR SPOOK ON 🎃 I’m thrilled to say that my online stores are now back open. It may be too late to order that Halloween costume from me now, but I thought it would be remiss if me not to share with you my top Halloween costume picks from the Robin’s Bobbins range. So, here is the BOOtiful selection in all its GORY 👻…Hoping you have a spooktacular Halloween! #costumemaker #halloweencostume #birdcostume #halloween #kidscostumes #adulthalloweencostumes #kidshalloweencostume #robinsbobbins #nothspartner #pedddleuk #shopsmall #supportsmallbusiness #friendsofhollyandco #campaignshopindependent #myshoplife
JOIN ME TOMORROW at the @denbies_wine_estate in Dorking for the @curatedbydapperandsuave Family Fun Day from 11-4. A free day of fun for all the family. I’ll be there with my wares. I set up a dummy-run of my stall in my garden Thai afternoon to show you what Will be on offer: • Personalised superhero capes - while-u-wait • Birthday age and letter badges • heishi disc bead necklaces, anklets and bracelets • miracle bead bracelets* • magic wands* • Superhero flash ear studs* • drawstring play mats • keyrings *these items are so new that they haven’t even been added to my online stores yet! Please do come down if you are nearby and be sure to say hi!
💥 THANK YOU, LOWRY MUSEUM 💥 Today we visited the fabulous @the_lowry museum in Manchester, where a selection of my animal costumes are being incorporated in to their wonderful Julia Donaldson and @scheffleraxel 30 year celebration exhibition. It was such a delight to see my costumes being enjoyed by so many children. The exhibition continues until January so, if you are local to the area, please do take a visit there - you won’t be disappointed…
🧡 10,000 - SO CLOSE 🧡 I’ve just looked on my Etsy store and have seen that I am only 10 sales off 10,000. It’s taken a long while to make last few hundred (cost of living crisis having a MAJOR impact on my sales) so I am simply itching to reach this amazing milestone. Might you help me? Please do head over to my Etsy shop for a nosey - https://www.etsy.com/shop/RobinsBobbinsGifts - and share with anyone who you think may be interested. I’d be ever so grateful 🙏 Also, when I do reach the BIG 10K, I’d love to thank you all with your Robin’s Bobbins support. I’m open to suggestions on how to celebrate - what would you like to see?
🌈NEW🌈 After the most amazing response to my new rainbow pin badges, which I posted on my stories yesterday, I am thrilled to announce that they are now available to buy on my website: https://www.robinsbobbins.co.uk/product-page/rainbow-letter-pin-badge
🚨 NEWNESS ALERT 🚨 You saw it here first! Sharing with you my 2023 range of fabrics. Which is your favourite?… https://www.robinsbobbins.co.uk/product-page/personalised-swim-bag
💥 Shop here for 25% off end of line fabrics for my bestselling waterproof-lined Personalised bags: https://etsy.me/3k1Rvay 💥
🧡 BRIGHTON-ING UP MY WEEKEND 🧡 Today, I enjoyed a family day trip to Brighton, made all the more special with a visit to the fabulous @brightonetsy Christmas market 🎄. Housed within were an inspiring mix of creatives, including the those shown here in order: @hello_terry_ @bella_and_phoenix @marthamitchelldesign @jdavidbennett @designosauryeah @oddly_wild @lauradanby @mypapercutforest @eyupchuckshop @kirstinstride @softer.and.wild I had such an enjoyable time, shopping small at its best! ❤️
⭐️ ETSY GUILDFORD ⭐️ I had a super festive morning at the Etsy Guildford market today. Held in the iconic Guildford Cathedral, it was brimming to the rafters with small business magic. I’ve captured just a few of the fabulous stall holders here. Shown in order are: @inkykatstudio @my_new_fave @eikono_designs @rosiefreckles @thehandmadepicturecompany @cookiesandmoreuk @dappersuave @oathouseshop I felt all the more festive thanks to my fabulous sweater from @magickind and pom pom earring from @katsteardesigns. There’s something rather special about seeing so many small businesses coming together in one place. That’s why these markets are just so magical ✨. https://m.facebook.com/etsyguildford/
🎉 ROBIN’S BOBBINS IS 8! 🎉 I have been officially running my dream business for 2920 days now (or, 8 years, if you prefer!). What am I doing to celebrate it? Well, I made myself this little sparkly 8 to mark the occasion. And, I’ll be continuing the celebrations tonight when I meet up with my local small biz pals @jokstudios and @ludicrousprints for dinner. I can’t wait! 🍾 🥂 I am ever-grateful to each and every one of you for supporting me; none of this would be possible without you. Thank you, T h a n k Y o u, T H A N K Y O U! 🫶❤️🙏
🎄 CHRISTMAS TREE COSTUME 🎄 with a super sparkly Christmas tree design, bedecked with colourful baubles, this Christmas tree costume is an absolute MUST for any seasonal celebration or production! https://www.robinsbobbins.co.uk/product-page/christmas-tree-nativity-costume-christmas-tree-costume
🤔 WHICH WOULD YOU CHOOSE? 🤔With four themes available in my eco craft kit range, the only question is, which would you choose? To make the decisions easier, I’ve created a 4-for-3 bundle on a mix of all four designs; Perfect for stocking fillers.
💝 ALL WRAPPED UP 💝 Join me as I wrap up a fairy wand ready to send to a customer….
✂️ 4 ECO CRAFT KITS ✂️ The perfect half term activity, or stocking fillers, these paper craft kits bring creativity through independence. • Each kit comes complete with easy to follow picture instructions, all the equipment you need (minus a glue stick), and a useable creation once made. • And, as they’re paper, once the fun is over, they can be recycled 💚. •Plus, all 4 can be purchased as a bundle for the price of 3. Find them on my website now! #kidscraftactivities #kidscrafts #ecocraftkids #partybaggifts #partyfavorsforkids #robinsbobbins #ecocraftkit #papercraftkit #toddlercrafts #preschoolcrafts #stockingfillerkids #stockingstufferideas #pedddleuk #nothspartner #campaignshopindependent #shopsmall #friendsofhollyandco #supportsmallbusiness #shopsmallthischristmas #showloveshopsmall
✨ SPREADING SOME MAGIC ✨ …Continuing on with Mission “Create things to sell at Christmas markets”, I’ve added even more magic to my star wands. These ones have cute little gold stars attached to the ribbons - bringing even more magic to the forthcoming season. I’d love to know what you think of them…
CREATIVITY IS FLOWING… Do you remember I mentioned that I’m taking part in a couple of Christmas shopping events next month? With most of my products being made to order, I’ve beed E to think carefully about what I’ll actually be selling, and that’s lead to me creating some new products. I get such a buzz out of creating new products, so just had to share them with you here. First up, is my Christmas sparkle headband. I’ll be offering them in gold or silver, with a range of glitter and vegan leather stars to create a variety of materials. They have a Velcro fastening, making them adjustable for both child and adult head sizes. They’re finished off with a metallic ribbon headband, offering the perfect seasonal decadence, which really does stay put comfortably on the head as I’m modelling here. What do you think? Would you be interested if I were to add them permanently to my range? Please let me know your thoughts in the comments… #christmasaccessories #christmashair #starhairaccessories #christmasheadband #robinsbobbins #pedddleuk #campaignshopindependent #friendsofhollyandco #nothspartner #shopsmall #myshoplife #personalisedgifts #giftsforkids #christmasgifts #christmasgiftideas #personalisedchristmas #stockingfiller #stockingstuffer #colourfriday
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I create bespoke gifts and costumes for all occasions from my home in Surbiton, Surrey. All of my items are made to your choice of fabric, colour and personalisation.
The Beginning of Robin's Bobbins
4 years ago, my 2 (now 7) year old son, Robin asked me to make him a superhero cape. Rather than buying one I tried my hand at creating my own; Robin was soon running around (saving his little world!) in a red superhero cape with a black R on the back. A few weeks later he asked me to make him a dinosaur cape (like every little boy, he was dinosaur mad!). I was stumped at first but, after a bit of trial and error, I created a green dinosaur cape with multi-coloured spines. Robin grew to have quite a cape collection (including a magician's and even a Christmas tree!) which he still wears everywhere and, judging by the smiles on passers by, they are very popular! I enjoyed creating gifts for my friends and their children and, once I started to run out of occasions to sew for, I tried my hand at selling my items. And that is how Robin's Bobbins was born! I get so much pleasure out of creating my items; knowing that each gift is bespoke, for a special someone, is so fulfilling.
